US20080148716A1 - Exhaust gas purification device of internal combustion engine - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to an exhaust gas purification device of an internal combustion engine that is used in a vehicle such as an automobile.
- the present invention relates to an exhaust gas purification device of an internal combustion engine, which may purify nitrogen oxides (NO x ) contained in an exhaust gas of the internal combustion engine using an exhaust gas purification solution.
- NO x nitrogen oxides
- An exhaust gas purification device of an internal combustion engine e.g., a diesel engine or a gasoline engine
- an aqueous solution of urea contained in a storage tank is injected into an exhaust gas of the internal combustion engine via a solution supply line, so that the exhaust gas is purified.
- the aqueous solution of urea must be prevented from freezing in the solution supply line in order to prevent damage of the solution supply line.
- this device is designed such that a pressure gas is pumped from a pressure gas container into the solution supply line using a pressure pump when the internal combustion engine is stopped, so that the aqueous solution of urea in the solution supply line may preferably be returned into the storage tank by the pressure gas.
- this structure requires the: pressure gas container, the pressure pump or other such devices. This may lead to increased size of the exhaust gas purification device.
- an exhaust gas purification device of an internal combustion engine may include a storage tank storing an exhaust gas purification solution that is injected into an exhaust passage of the internal combustion engine, a solution supply line that is constructed to introduce the exhaust gas purification solution from the storage tank to the exhaust passage, a supply pump disposed on the solution supply line, and a gas-liquid selection device.
- the gas-liquid selection device is constructed to selectively introduce the exhaust gas purification solution and air into the solution supply line.
- the exhaust gas purification solution is injected from the solution supply line into the exhaust passage, thereby purifying an exhaust gas in the exhaust passage.
- the exhaust gas purification device when the internal combustion engine is operated, the exhaust gas purification solution in the storage tank is selected by the gas-liquid selection device. As a result, the solution is aspirated into the solution supply line by the supply pump and is then injected into the exhaust passage, so that the exhaust gas can be purified. Conversely, when the internal combustion engine is stopped, the air in the storage tank is selected by the gas-liquid selection device. As a result, the air is aspirated by the supply pump and is then pumped through the solution supply line, so that the exhaust gas purification solution in the solution supply line can be discharged therefrom. Thus, the solution supply line can be vacuated. Therefore, damage of the solution supply line caused by freezing of the exhaust gas purification solution in the solution supply line can be effectively pre rented or reduced.
- the exhaust gas purification device does not require a pressure gas container, a pressure pump or other such devices. This may lead to reduced size of the exhaust gas purification device.
- an exhaust gas purification device of an internal combustion engine may include a storage tank storing an exhaust gas purification solution that is injected into an exhaust passage of the internal combustion engine, a solution supply line that is constructed to introduce the exhaust gas purification solution from the storage tank to the exhaust passage, a supply pump disposed on the solution supply line, and a flow path switching device disposed on the solution supply line.
- the flow path switching device is capable of selectively switching between a normal flow mode in which the exhaust gas purification solution in the storage tank is normally flown through the solution supply line toward the exhaust passage and a reverse flow mode in which the exhaust gas purification solution in the solution supply line is reversely flown through the solution supply line toward the storage tank.
- the exhaust gas purification solution is injected from the solution supply line into the exhaust passage, thereby purifying an exhaust gas in the exhaust passage.
- the flow path switching device when the internal combustion engine is operated, the flow path switching device is switched to the normal flow mode. As a result, the exhaust gas purification solution in the storage tank is aspirated into the solution supply line by the supply pump and is then injected into the exhaust passage, so that the exhaust gas can be purified. Conversely, when the internal combustion engine is stopped, the flow path switching device is switched to the reverse flow mode. As a result, the exhaust gas purification solution remaining in the solution supply line can be returned to the storage tank. Thus, the solution supply line can be vacuated. Therefore, damage of the solution supply line caused by freezing of the exhaust gas purification solution remaining in the solution supply line can be effectively prevented or reduced.
- the exhaust gas purification solution remaining in the solution supply line can be reliably returned to the storage tank. Therefore, the exhaust pipe can be prevented from corroding. Further, an unfavorable odor is prevented from being emitted via the exhaust pipe. In addition, waste of the exhaust gas purification solution can be reduced or prevented.
- FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of an exhaust gas purification device of an internal combustion engine according to a first embodiment of the present invention
- FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram of the exhaust gas purification device, which corresponds to a condition in which the internal combustion engine is stopped;
- FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram of a first modified form of the first embodiment
- FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram of a second modified form of the first embodiment
- FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram of a third modified form of the first embodiment
- FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram of a fourth modified form of the first embodiment
- FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram of a fifth modified form of the first embodiment
- FIG. 8 is a schematic diagram of an exhaust gas purification device of an internal combustion engine according to a second embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 9 is a schematic diagram of the exhaust gas purification device, which corresponds to a condition in which the internal combustion engine is stopped;
- FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram of a first modified form of the second embodiment, which corresponds to a condition in which the internal combustion engine is stopped;
- FIG. 11 is a schematic diagram showing a second modified form of the second embodiment, which corresponds to a condition in which the internal combustion engine is stopped;
- FIG. 12 is a schematic diagram showing a third modified form of the second embodiment, which corresponds to a condition in which the internal combustion engine is stopped.
- This embodiment of the present invention is directed to an exhaust gas purification device in which an aqueous solution of urea is used as an exhaust gas purification solution, i.e., a liquid reducing agent, so that nitrogen oxides (NO x ) contained in an exhaust gas of an internal combustion engine is purified via a catalytic reductive reaction.
- an aqueous solution of urea is used as an exhaust gas purification solution, i.e., a liquid reducing agent, so that nitrogen oxides (NO x ) contained in an exhaust gas of an internal combustion engine is purified via a catalytic reductive reaction.
- an exhaust gas discharged from an internal combustion engine 10 may preferably be discharged into the atmosphere through an exhaust gas purification catalyst or NO x reduction catalyst (not shown) that is received in an exhaust pipe 12 , i.e., in an exhaust passage 13 .
- an exhaust gas purification catalyst or NO x reduction catalyst (not shown) that is received in an exhaust pipe 12 , i.e., in an exhaust passage 13 .
- An exhaust gas purification device 14 attached to the internal combustion engine 10 has a storage tank 17 that can store an exhaust gas purification solution 15 .
- the exhaust gas purification solution 15 is aspirated or introduced into a solution supply line 22 by a supply pump 20 and is pumped through the solution supply line 22 .
- the pumped solution 15 is then injected into the exhaust passage 13 via a solution injection orifice 23 that is positioned at a downstream end of the solution supply line 22 .
- the solution injection orifice 23 may preferably be positioned such that the solution 15 can be injected into a portion of the exhaust passage 13 positioned above the exhaust gas purification catalyst.
- the exhaust gas purification solution 15 injected via the solution injection orifice 23 of the solution supply line 22 is hydrolyzed with the aid of exhaust heat and water vapors contained in the exhaust gas, so as to be transformed into ammonia.
- the ammonia thus produced reacts with the NO x contained in exhaust gas with the aid of the exhaust gas purification catalyst, so as to be purified, thereby producing water and harmless gases.
- a solution aspiration orifice 24 is formed in an upstream end of the solution supply line 22 .
- the solution aspiration orifice 24 is opened in the vicinity of a bottom portion of the storage tank 17 . That is, the solution aspiration orifice 24 is immersed in the solution 15 reserved in the storage tank 17 .
- the solution supply line 22 is provided with an electromagnetic flow rate control valve 26 that is capable of controlling an injection amount of the exhaust gas purification solution 15 .
- the flow rate control valve 26 may preferably be positioned between the supply pump 20 and the solution injection orifice 23 .
- the supply pump 10 and the flow rate control valve 26 are respectively electrically connected to an electronic control unit (ECU) 28 , so as to controllably supply the exhaust gas purification solution 15 to the exhaust passage 13 .
- ECU electronice control unit
- the supply pump 20 and the flow rate control valve 26 may preferably be controlled by the ECU 28 such that when the internal combustion engine 10 is operated, an appropriate amount of the solution 15 can be supplied to the exhaust passage 13 based on an operational condition of the internal combustion engine 10 .
- the supply pump 20 may preferably be a pump that is capable of pumping both of a liquid and a gas (air).
- the air aspiration line 30 is connected to the solution supply line 22 inside the storage tank 17 .
- the other end of the air aspiration line 30 is formed with an air aspiration orifice 31 .
- the air aspiration orifice 31 is opened above a liquid level of the solution 15 .
- the air aspiration line 30 is provided with a first electromagnetic on-off valve (a gas-liquid selection device) 33 that is capable of opening and closing the line 30 .
- the first on-off valve 23 is electrically connected to the ECU 28 , so as to be controllably opened and closed.
- the first on-off valve 33 is closed by the ECU 28 when the internal combustion engine 10 is operated. Conversely, the first on-off valve 33 is opened by the ECU 28 when the internal combustion engine 10 is stopped. Therefore, the exhaust gas purification solution 15 or air in the storage tank 17 can be selectively introduced into the solution supply line 22 by opening and closing the first on-off valve 33 .
- a return line 35 is connected to the solution supply line 22 at a position between the supply pump 20 and the flow rate control valve 26 .
- the other end of the return line 35 is introduced into the storage tank 17 and is opened above the liquid level of the solution 15 .
- the return line 35 is provided with a second electromagnetic on-off valve 37 that is capable of opening and closing the line 35 .
- the second on-off valve 37 is electrically connected to he ECU 28 , so as to be controllably opened and closed.
- the second on-off valve 37 is closed by the ECU 28 when the internal combustion engine 10 is operated. Conversely, the second on-off valve 37 is opened when the internal combustion engine 10 is stopped.
- a bypass line 39 is disposed between the return line 35 and the solution supply line 22 , so as to be positioned in parallel with the second on-off valve 37 (i.e., so as to bypass the second on-off valve 37 ).
- the bypass line 39 can be disposed in the return line 35 provided that he bypass line 39 is positioned in parallel with the second on-off valve 37 .
- the bypass line 39 is provided with a relief valve 41 .
- the relief valve 41 includes a valve member 42 capable of opening and closing the bypass line 39 .
- the relief valve 41 further includes a spring 43 .
- the spring 43 is arranged so as to normally elastically press the valve member 42 in a closing direction. Therefore, the bypass line 39 is normally closed.
- the exhaust gas purification solution 15 in the portion of the solution supply line 22 is purged via the bypass line 39 , so that the pressure in the portion can be reduced o a predetermined value.
- the valve member 42 is closed by the spring force of the spring 43 .
- the exhaust gas purification device 14 of the internal combustion engine 10 when the internal combustion engine 10 is operated, the first on-off valve 33 and the second on-off valve 37 are respectively closed by the ECU 28 ( FIG. 1 ).
- the flow rate control valve 26 is controlled by the ECU 28 , the exhaust gas purification solution 15 in the storage tank 17 is aspirated into the solution supply line 22 and is pumped therethrough, as shown by arrows Y 1 in FIG. 1 .
- the pumped solution 15 is then injected into the exhaust passage 13 via the solution injection orifice 23 .
- the exhaust gas is purified.
- the first on-off valve 33 and the second on-off valve 37 are opened by the ECU 28 and at the same time, the flow rate control valve 26 s closed by the ECU 28 ( FIG. 2 ).
- the supply pump 20 is actuated by the ECU 28 .
- the air in the storage tank 17 is introduced into the solution supply line 22 via the air aspiration line 30 , so that the exhaust gas purification solution 15 remaining in the solution supply line 22 is returned from the solution supply line 22 to the storage tank 17 via the return line 35 by the supply pump 20 , as shown by arrows Y 2 in FIG. 2 .
- the exhaust gas purification solution 15 remaining in the solution supply line 22 (except for the exhaust gas purification solution 15 remaining in a portion of the solution supply line 22 positioned between the flow rate control valve 26 and the solution injection orifice 23 ) is returned into the storage tank 17 . Further, when a predetermined time elapses after the internal combustion engine 10 is stopped, the supply pump 20 is stopped by the ECU 28 on the assumption that the exhaust gas purification solution 15 remaining in the solution supply line 22 is completely discharged therefrom. Further, the solution supply line 22 can be additionally provided with a liquid sensor (not shown) that is capable of detecting the exhaust gas purification solution 15 . In this case, the liquid sensor is electrically connected to the ECU 28 , so that the supply pump 20 can be stopped by the ECU 28 based on a detection signal from the liquid sensor.
- the exhaust gas purification device 14 when the internal combustion engine 10 is operated, the exhaust gas purification solution 15 in the storage tank 7 is selected by the first on-off valve 33 . As a result, the solution 15 is aspirated into the solution supply line 22 by the supply pump 20 and is then injected into the exhaust passage 13 , so that the exhaust gas can be purified ( FIG. 1 ). Conversely, when the internal combustion engine 10 is stopped, the air in the storage tank 17 is selected by the first on-off valve 33 . As a result, the air is aspirated by the supply pump 20 and is then pumped through the solution supply line 22 , so that the exhaust gas purification solution 15 in the solution supply line 22 can be returned into the storage tank 17 via the return line 35 ( FIG. 2 ).
- the solution supply line 22 can be vacuated. Therefore, damage of the solution supply line 22 caused by freezing of the exhaust gas purification solution 15 in the solution supply line 22 can be effectively prevented or reduced.
- this structure does not require a pressure gas container, a pressure pump or other such devices that are required in the known structure. This may lead to reduced size of the exhaust gas purification device. That is, according to the exhaust gas purification device 14 , it is possible to prevent or reduce the freezing damage caused by freezing of the solution 15 while downsizing the device 14 . Therefore, the exhaust gas purification device 14 can be advantageously used in internal combustion engines of compact vehicles, compact ships or other such machines in which a mounting space of the device 14 is limited.
- the exhaust gas purification device 14 when the internal combustion engine 10 is stopped, the air in the storage tank 17 is used in order to purge the exhaust gas purification solution 15 in the solution supply line 22 . That is, ambient air is not used in order to purge the exhaust gas purification solution 15 in the solution supply line 22 .
- the exhaust gas purification device 14 is formed as a closed circulatory system. Therefore, an unfavorable; odor is prevented from being emitted from the exhaust gas purification device 14 .
- the exhaust gas purification device 14 it is possible to use a one-way pump as the supply pump 20 . That is, it is not necessary to use a complicated reversible pump as the supply pump 20 . This may lead to a reduced manufacturing cost of the exhaust gas purification device 14 .
- the exhaust gas purification solution 15 in the solution supply line 22 can be reliably returned into the storage tank 17 via the return line 35 ( FIG. 2 ). That is, when the internal combustion engine 10 is stopped, the exhaust gas purification solution 15 is not discharged into the exhaust passage 13 . Therefore, the exhaust pipe 12 can be prevented from corroding. Further, an unfavorable odor is prevented from being emitted via the exhaust pipe 12 . In addition, waste of the exhaust gas purification solution 15 can be reduced or prevented.
- the exhaust gas purification solution 15 remaining in the solution supply line 22 can be rapidly returned into the storage tank 17 via the return line 35 ( FIG. 2 ).
- the pressure in a portion of the solution supply line 22 positioned below the supply pump 20 exceeds the predetermined value, the pressure can be purged into the return line 35 by the relief valve 41 .
- the pressure in the portion of the solution supply line 22 positioned below the supply pump 20 can be stabilized.
- the return line 35 is provided with the second on-off valve 37 .
- the second on-off valve 37 is closed when the internal combustion engine 10 is operated. Conversely, the second on-off valve 37 is opened when the internal combustion engine 10 is slopped. Therefore, when the second on-off valve 37 disposed on the return line 35 is opened in a condition that the internal combustion engine 10 is stopped, the exhaust gas purification solution 15 in the solution supply line 22 can be easily returned into the storage tank 17 via the return line 35 .
- the exhaust gas purification device 14 of the internal combustion engine 10 according to the first embodiment ( FIGS. 1 and 2 ) of the present invention can be suitably modified. Some modified forms of the first embodiment will now described with reference to FIGS. 3 to 7 .
- a flow of the exhaust gas purification solution 15 when the internal combustion engine 10 is operated, is shown by arrows Y 1 .
- a flow of the exhaust gas purification solution 15 and the air when the internal combustion engine 10 is stopped, is shown by arrows Y 2 .
- one end of the air aspiration line 30 is connected to the solution supply line 22 via an extension line 30 a outside the storage tank 17 .
- the first on-off valve 33 is disposed on the extension line 30 a.
- the first on-off valve 33 is positioned outside the storage tank 17 . This may lead to easy attachment and maintenance of the first on-off valve 33 .
- the on-off valve 33 and associated parts can be effectively prevented or inhibited from corroding.
- the bypass line 39 and tie relief valve 41 are omitted.
- the return line 35 is provided with a pressure senser 44 that is capable of detecting a pressure therein.
- the pressure sensor 44 is positioned above the second on-off valve 37 and is electrically connected to the ECU 28 .
- the ECU 28 can control a discharge pressure of the supply pump 20 based on a signal output from the pressure sensor 44 .
- the ECU 28 can control the second on-off valve 37 based on the signal output from the pressure sensor 44 , so as to stabilize a pressure applied to the flow rate control valve 26 .
- the pressure sensor 44 is not limited to a special sensor provided that the pressure sensor 44 can detect the pressure in the portion of the solution supply line 22 positioned between the supply pump 20 and the flow rate control valve 26 (including the: portion of the return line 35 positioned above the second on-off valve 37 ).
- the bypass line 39 including the relief valve 41 is omitted.
- the second on-off valve 37 is replaced with the relief valve 41 .
- the supply pump 20 is operated while the flow rate control valve 26 is closed. Therefore, when the pressure in the solution supply line 22 exceeds a predetermined value of the relief valve 41 , the exhaust gas purification solution 15 remaining in the solution supply line 22 is returned into the storage tank 17 via the return line 35 .
- the return line 35 , the second on-off valve 37 and the bypass line 39 including the relief valve 41 are omitted.
- the supply line 20 is provided with a pressure sensor 44 that is capable of detecting a pressure therein.
- the pressure sensor 44 is positioned between the supply pump 20 and the flow rate control valve 26 and is electrically connected to the ECU 28 .
- the ECU 28 can control a discharge pressure of the supply pump 20 based on a signal output from the pressure sensor 44 , so as to stabilize a pressure applied to the flow rate control valve 26 .
- the ECU 28 opens the flow rate control valve 26 , so that the exhaust gas purification solution 15 remaining in the solution supply line 22 is discharged into the exhaust passage 13 .
- the flow rate control valve 26 is replaced with a squeezed portion 45 that is formed in the solution supply line 22 .
- the squeezed portion 45 does not have a variable flow control function or an opening and closing function, so that a predetermined amount of the solution 15 can be simply supplied or injected into the exhaust passage 13 via a solution injection orifice 23 .
- the squeezed portion 45 can be replaced with a nozzle (not shown) that is attached to the solution injection orifice 23 of the solution supply line 22 , so that the predetermined amount of the solution 15 can be injected into the exhaust passage 13 via the nozzle.
- an injection nozzle (not shown) can be attached to the solution injection orifice 23 of the solution supply line 22 such that the exhaust gas purification solution 15 can be reliably injected.
- the flow rate control valve 26 can be replaced with a valve device, e.g., a gate valve and a stop valve, that does not have a variable flow control function.
- the first on-off valve 33 and/or the second on-off valve 37 can be replaced with a valve device, e.g., a gate valve and a stop valve.
- the first on-off valve 33 as the gas-liquid selection device can be replaced with a flow path switching valve (not shown).
- the air aspiration line 30 including the first on-off valve 33 is omitted.
- the return line 35 is replaced with an air introduction line 50 .
- one (upstream) end of the air introduction line 50 is connected to the solution supply line 22 at a position between the supply pump 20 and the flow rate control valve 26 .
- the other (downstream) end of the air introduction line 50 is introduced into the storage tank 17 and is opened above the liquid level of the solution 15 .
- the other end of the air introduction line 50 is formed with an air introduction orifice 51 .
- the relief valve 41 is replaced with a relief valve 52 .
- the relief valve 52 When a pressure in a portion of the solution supply line 22 positioned below the supply pump 20 exceeds a predetermined value, the relief valve 52 is opened, so that the pressure can be purged into the air introduction line 50 by the relief valve 52 . Further, in this embodiment, the second on-off valve 37 will be simply referred to as “the on-off valve 37 ” because the first on-off valve 33 is omitted.
- the solution supply line 22 is provided with a flow path switching device 53 that is capable of selectively switching between a normal flow mode in which the exhaust gas purification solution 15 in the storage tank 17 can be normally flown through the solution supply line 22 toward the exhaust passage 13 and a reverse flow mode in which the exhaust gas purification solution 15 in the solution supply line 22 can be reversely flown through the solution supply line 22 toward the storage tank 17 .
- the flow path switching device 53 includes a first flow path switching valve 55 and a second flow path switching valve 57 .
- the first flow path switching valve 55 is disposed on a portion of the solution supply line 22 positioned above the supply pump 20 .
- the first flow path switching valve 55 is connected to the solution supply line 22 via a first branch line 59 that is branched from the portion of the solution supply line 22 positioned below the supply pump 20 .
- the second flow path switching valve 57 is disposed on the portion of the solution supply line 22 positioned below the supply pump 20 .
- the second flow path switching valve 57 is connected to the solution supply line 22 via a second branch line 61 that is branched from the portion of the solution supply line 22 positioned above the supply pump 20 .
- the first flow path switching valve 55 is an electromagnetic three-way switching valve, more specifically, a three port-two position switching valve.
- the first flow path switching valve 55 is electrically connected to the ECU 28 .
- the first flow path switching valve 55 can be controllably switched between a first switching position ( FIG. 8 ) and a second switching position ( FIG. 9 ) by the ECU 28 .
- the exhaust gas purification solution 15 in the storage tank 17 can be introduced into the supply pump 20 .
- the exhaust gas purification solution 15 discharged from the supply pump 20 can be reversely flown toward the storage tank 17 via the first branch line 59 .
- the second flow path switching valve 57 is an electromagnetic three-way switching valve, more specifically, a three port-two position switching valve.
- the second flow path switching valve 57 is electrically connected to the ECU 28 .
- the second flow path switching valve 57 can be controllably switched between a first switching position ( FIG. 8 ) and a second switching position ( FIG. 9 ) by the ECU 28 .
- the first switching position the exhaust gas purification solution 15 discharged from the supply pump 20 can be injected into tie exhaust passage 13 .
- the exhaust gas purification solution 15 in a portion of the solution supply line 22 positioned below the flow path switching valve 57 can be introduced into the supply pump 20 via the second branch line 61 .
- both of the first and second flow path switching valves 55 and 57 are respectively positioned at the first switching positions by the ECU 28 ( FIG. 8 ).
- the flow path switching device 53 is switched to the normal flow mode which permits the exhaust gas purification solution 15 to be injected into the exhaust passage 13 via the solution supply line 22 .
- the supply pump 20 is actuated by the ECU 28 and at the same time, the flow rate control valve 26 is controlled by the ECU 28 , the exhaust gas purification solution 15 in the storage tank 17 is aspirated into the solution supply line 22 and is pumped therethrough, as shown by arrows Y 1 in FIG. 8 .
- the pumped solution 15 is then injected into the exhaust passage 13 via the solution injection orifice 23 .
- the exhaust gas is purified.
- the flow rate control valve 26 is closed by the ECU 28 and both of the first and second flow path switching valves 55 and 57 are respectively positioned at the second switching positions by the ECU 28 ( FIG. 9 ).
- the flow path switching device 53 is switched to the reverse flow mode which permits the air in the storage tank 17 to be reversely flown via the air introduction line 50 and returned to the storage tank 17 via the solution supply line 22 .
- the supply pump 20 is actuated by the ECU 28 .
- the air in the storage tank 17 is introduced into the portion of the solution supply line 22 positioned below the flow path switching valve 57 via the air introduction line 50 , so that the exhaust gas purification solution 15 remaining in the solution supply line 22 is returned from the solution supply line 22 to the storage tank 17 via the first and second branch lines 59 and 61 , as shown by arrows Y 2 in FIG 9 .
- the supply pump 20 is stopped by the ECU 28 .
- the flow path switching device 53 is switched to the normal flow mode.
- the exhaust gas purification solution 15 in the storage tank 17 is aspirated into the solution supply line 22 by the supply pump 20 and is then injected into the exhaust passage 13 via the solution injection orifice 23 , so that the exhaust gas can be purified.
- the flow path switching device 53 is switched to the reverse flow mode.
- the air in the storage tank 17 is introduced into the portion of the solution supply line 22 position led below the flow path switching valve 57 via the air introduction line 50 , the exhaust gas purification solution 15 remaining in the solution supply line 22 can be returned to the storage tank 17 via the first and second branch lines 59 and 61 .
- the solution supply line 22 can be vacuated. Therefore, damage of the solution supply line 22 caused by freezing of the exhaust gas purification solution 15 remaining in the solution supply line 22 can be effectively prevented or reduced.
- this structure does not require a pressure gas container, a pressure pump or other such devices that are required in the known structure. This may lead to reduced size of the exhaust gas purification device.
- the exhaust gas purification device 14 it is possible to prevent or reduce the freezing damage caused by freezing of the solution 15 while downsizing the device 14 . Therefore, the exhaust gas purification device 14 can be advantageously used in internal combustion engines of compact vehicles, compact ships or other such machines in which a mounting space of the device 14 is limited.
- the exhaust gas purification solution 15 remaining in the solution supply line 22 can be reliably returned to the storage tank 17 . That is, when the internal combustion engine 10 is stopped, the exhaust gas purification solution 15 is not discharged into the exhaust passage 13 . Therefore, the exhaust pipe 12 can be prevented from corroding. Further, an unfavorable odor is prevented from being emitted via the exhaust pipe 12 . In addition, waste of the exhaust gas purification solution 15 can be reduce or prevented.
- each of the first and second flow path switching valves 55 and 57 of the flow path switching device 53 is positioned at the first switching position by the ECU 28 , so that the flow path switching device 53 is switched to the normal flow mode ( FIG. 8 ).
- each of the first and second flow path switching valves 55 and 57 of the flow path switching device 53 is positioned at the second switching position by the ECU 28 , so that the flow path switching device 53 is switched to the reverse flow mode ( FIG. 9 ). Therefore, the flow path switching device 53 can be structurally simplified.
- the exhaust gas purification device 14 when the internal combustion engine 10 is stepped, the air in the storage tank 17 is used in order to purge the exhaust gas purification solution 15 in the solution supply line 22 . That is, ambient air is not used in order to purge the exhaust gas purification solution 15 in the solution supply line 22 .
- the exhaust gas purification device 14 is formed as a closed circulatory system. Therefore, an unfavorable odor is prevented from being emitted from the exhaust gas purification device 14 .
- the exhaust gas purification device 14 it is possible to use a one-way pump as the supply pump 20 . That is, it is not necessary to use a complicated reversible pump as the supply pump 20 . This may lead to a reduced manufacturing cost of the exhaust gas purification device 14 .
- the air in the storage tank 17 is introduced into the portion of the solution supply line 22 positioned below the flow path switching valve 57 via the air introduction line 50 ( FIG. 9 ). That is, the exhaust gas in the exhaust passage 13 is not introduced into the solution supply line 22 . Therefore, the solution supply line 22 can be effectively prevented from corroding.
- the pressure in the portion of the solution supply line 22 positioned below the supply pump 20 exceeds the predetermined value, the pressure can be purged into the air introduction line 50 by the relief valve 52 .
- the pressure in the portion of the solution supply line 22 positioned below the supply pump 20 can be stabilized.
- the exhaust gas purification device 14 of the internal combustion engine 10 according to tie second embodiment ( FIGS. 8 and 9 ) of the present invention can be suitably modified. Some modified forms of the first embodiment will now described with reference to FIGS. 10 to 12 .
- a flow of the exhaust gas purification solution 15 when the internal combustion engine 10 is operated, is shown by arrows Y 1 .
- a flow of tie exhaust gas purification solution 15 and the air when the internal combustion engine 10 is stopped, is shown by arrows Y 2 .
- bypass line 39 and the relief valve 52 are omitted.
- the air introduction line 50 , the on-off valve 37 and the bypass line 39 including the relief valve 52 are omitted.
- the ECU 28 opens the flow rate control valve 26 , so that the exhaust gas in the exhaust passage 13 is introduced into the solution supply line 22 .
- the exhaust gas purification solution 15 remaining in the solution supply line 22 is returned into the storage tank 17 .
- the flow rate control valve 26 is replaced with a squeezed portion 63 that is formed in the solution supply line 22 .
- the squeezed portion 45 does not have a variable flow control function or an opening and closing function. Therefore, in this modified form, when the internal combustion engine 10 is stopped, the air in the storage tank 17 is introduced into the portion of the solution supply line 22 positioned below the flow path switching valve 57 via the air introduction line 50 . At the same time, the exhaust gas in the exhaust passage 13 is also introduced into the solution supply line 22 via the squeezed portion 63 . As a result, the exhaust gas purification solution 15 remaining in the solution supply line 22 is returned into the storage tank 17 via the first and second branch lines 59 . Further, the squeezed portion 63 can be replaced with a nozzle (not shown) that is attached to the solution injection orifice 23 of the solution supply line 22 , so that the predetermined amount of the solution 15 can be injected into the exhaust passage 13 via the nozzle.
- an injection nozzle (not shown) can be attached to the solution injection orifice 23 of the solution supply line 22 such that the exhaust gas purification solution 15 can be reliably injected.
- the flow rate control valve 26 can be replaced with a valve device, e.g., a gate valve and a stop valve, that does not have a variable flow control function.
- the on-off valve 37 can be replaced with a valve device, e.g., a gate valve and a stop valve.
- the first on-off valve 33 as the gas-liquid selection device can be replaced with a flow path switching valve (not shown).
- the exhaust gas purification device of the present invention can be used in internal combustion engines of ships, firm machines or other such machines as well as a vehicle.
- the exhaust gas purification solution 15 is not limited to the aqueous solution of urea. That is, the exhaust gas purification solution 15 may include various types of liquid reducing agents.
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Description
- This application claims priority to Japanese patent application serial number 2006-342492, the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference.
- The present invention relates to an exhaust gas purification device of an internal combustion engine that is used in a vehicle such as an automobile. Particularly, the present invention relates to an exhaust gas purification device of an internal combustion engine, which may purify nitrogen oxides (NOx) contained in an exhaust gas of the internal combustion engine using an exhaust gas purification solution.
- An exhaust gas purification device of an internal combustion engine, e.g., a diesel engine or a gasoline engine, is taught by, for example, Japanese Laid-Open Patent Publication No. 9-511807. In this device, an aqueous solution of urea contained in a storage tank is injected into an exhaust gas of the internal combustion engine via a solution supply line, so that the exhaust gas is purified.
- In the exhaust gas purification device thus constructed, the aqueous solution of urea must be prevented from freezing in the solution supply line in order to prevent damage of the solution supply line. For this purpose, this device is designed such that a pressure gas is pumped from a pressure gas container into the solution supply line using a pressure pump when the internal combustion engine is stopped, so that the aqueous solution of urea in the solution supply line may preferably be returned into the storage tank by the pressure gas. However, this structure requires the: pressure gas container, the pressure pump or other such devices. This may lead to increased size of the exhaust gas purification device.
- Thus, there is a need in the art for an improved exhaust gas purification device of an internal combustion engine.
- For example, in one embodiment of the present invention, an exhaust gas purification device of an internal combustion engine may include a storage tank storing an exhaust gas purification solution that is injected into an exhaust passage of the internal combustion engine, a solution supply line that is constructed to introduce the exhaust gas purification solution from the storage tank to the exhaust passage, a supply pump disposed on the solution supply line, and a gas-liquid selection device. The gas-liquid selection device is constructed to selectively introduce the exhaust gas purification solution and air into the solution supply line. The exhaust gas purification solution is injected from the solution supply line into the exhaust passage, thereby purifying an exhaust gas in the exhaust passage.
- According to the exhaust gas purification device, when the internal combustion engine is operated, the exhaust gas purification solution in the storage tank is selected by the gas-liquid selection device. As a result, the solution is aspirated into the solution supply line by the supply pump and is then injected into the exhaust passage, so that the exhaust gas can be purified. Conversely, when the internal combustion engine is stopped, the air in the storage tank is selected by the gas-liquid selection device. As a result, the air is aspirated by the supply pump and is then pumped through the solution supply line, so that the exhaust gas purification solution in the solution supply line can be discharged therefrom. Thus, the solution supply line can be vacuated. Therefore, damage of the solution supply line caused by freezing of the exhaust gas purification solution in the solution supply line can be effectively pre rented or reduced.
- Further, the exhaust gas purification device does not require a pressure gas container, a pressure pump or other such devices. This may lead to reduced size of the exhaust gas purification device.
- In another embodiment of the present invention, an exhaust gas purification device of an internal combustion engine may include a storage tank storing an exhaust gas purification solution that is injected into an exhaust passage of the internal combustion engine, a solution supply line that is constructed to introduce the exhaust gas purification solution from the storage tank to the exhaust passage, a supply pump disposed on the solution supply line, and a flow path switching device disposed on the solution supply line. The flow path switching device is capable of selectively switching between a normal flow mode in which the exhaust gas purification solution in the storage tank is normally flown through the solution supply line toward the exhaust passage and a reverse flow mode in which the exhaust gas purification solution in the solution supply line is reversely flown through the solution supply line toward the storage tank. The exhaust gas purification solution is injected from the solution supply line into the exhaust passage, thereby purifying an exhaust gas in the exhaust passage.
- According to the exhaust gas purification device, when the internal combustion engine is operated, the flow path switching device is switched to the normal flow mode. As a result, the exhaust gas purification solution in the storage tank is aspirated into the solution supply line by the supply pump and is then injected into the exhaust passage, so that the exhaust gas can be purified. Conversely, when the internal combustion engine is stopped, the flow path switching device is switched to the reverse flow mode. As a result, the exhaust gas purification solution remaining in the solution supply line can be returned to the storage tank. Thus, the solution supply line can be vacuated. Therefore, damage of the solution supply line caused by freezing of the exhaust gas purification solution remaining in the solution supply line can be effectively prevented or reduced.
- Further, as described above, when the internal combustion engine is stopped, the exhaust gas purification solution remaining in the solution supply line can be reliably returned to the storage tank. Therefore, the exhaust pipe can be prevented from corroding. Further, an unfavorable odor is prevented from being emitted via the exhaust pipe. In addition, waste of the exhaust gas purification solution can be reduced or prevented.
- Other objects, features, and advantages, of the present invention will be readily understood after reading the following detailed description together with the accompanying drawings and tie claims.
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FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of an exhaust gas purification device of an internal combustion engine according to a first embodiment of the present invention; -
FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram of the exhaust gas purification device, which corresponds to a condition in which the internal combustion engine is stopped; -
FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram of a first modified form of the first embodiment; -
FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram of a second modified form of the first embodiment; -
FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram of a third modified form of the first embodiment; -
FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram of a fourth modified form of the first embodiment; -
FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram of a fifth modified form of the first embodiment; -
FIG. 8 is a schematic diagram of an exhaust gas purification device of an internal combustion engine according to a second embodiment of the present invention; -
FIG. 9 is a schematic diagram of the exhaust gas purification device, which corresponds to a condition in which the internal combustion engine is stopped; -
FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram of a first modified form of the second embodiment, which corresponds to a condition in which the internal combustion engine is stopped; -
FIG. 11 is a schematic diagram showing a second modified form of the second embodiment, which corresponds to a condition in which the internal combustion engine is stopped; -
FIG. 12 is a schematic diagram showing a third modified form of the second embodiment, which corresponds to a condition in which the internal combustion engine is stopped. - Next, the representative embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
- A first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to
FIGS. 1 to 7 . This embodiment of the present invention is directed to an exhaust gas purification device in which an aqueous solution of urea is used as an exhaust gas purification solution, i.e., a liquid reducing agent, so that nitrogen oxides (NOx) contained in an exhaust gas of an internal combustion engine is purified via a catalytic reductive reaction. - As shown in
FIG. 1 , an exhaust gas discharged from aninternal combustion engine 10, e.g., a diesel engine or other such engines, may preferably be discharged into the atmosphere through an exhaust gas purification catalyst or NOx reduction catalyst (not shown) that is received in anexhaust pipe 12, i.e., in anexhaust passage 13. - An exhaust
gas purification device 14 attached to theinternal combustion engine 10 has astorage tank 17 that can store an exhaustgas purification solution 15. The exhaustgas purification solution 15 is aspirated or introduced into asolution supply line 22 by asupply pump 20 and is pumped through thesolution supply line 22. The pumpedsolution 15 is then injected into theexhaust passage 13 via asolution injection orifice 23 that is positioned at a downstream end of thesolution supply line 22. (In particular, thesolution injection orifice 23 may preferably be positioned such that thesolution 15 can be injected into a portion of theexhaust passage 13 positioned above the exhaust gas purification catalyst.) The exhaustgas purification solution 15 injected via thesolution injection orifice 23 of thesolution supply line 22 is hydrolyzed with the aid of exhaust heat and water vapors contained in the exhaust gas, so as to be transformed into ammonia. The ammonia thus produced reacts with the NOx contained in exhaust gas with the aid of the exhaust gas purification catalyst, so as to be purified, thereby producing water and harmless gases. - A
solution aspiration orifice 24 is formed in an upstream end of thesolution supply line 22. Thesolution aspiration orifice 24 is opened in the vicinity of a bottom portion of thestorage tank 17. That is, thesolution aspiration orifice 24 is immersed in thesolution 15 reserved in thestorage tank 17. Also, thesolution supply line 22 is provided with an electromagnetic flowrate control valve 26 that is capable of controlling an injection amount of the exhaustgas purification solution 15. The flowrate control valve 26 may preferably be positioned between thesupply pump 20 and thesolution injection orifice 23. Further, thesupply pump 10 and the flowrate control valve 26 are respectively electrically connected to an electronic control unit (ECU) 28, so as to controllably supply the exhaustgas purification solution 15 to theexhaust passage 13. Thesupply pump 20 and the flowrate control valve 26 may preferably be controlled by theECU 28 such that when theinternal combustion engine 10 is operated, an appropriate amount of thesolution 15 can be supplied to theexhaust passage 13 based on an operational condition of theinternal combustion engine 10. As will be appreciated, thesupply pump 20 may preferably be a pump that is capable of pumping both of a liquid and a gas (air). - One end of an
air aspiration line 30 is connected to thesolution supply line 22 inside thestorage tank 17. The other end of theair aspiration line 30 is formed with anair aspiration orifice 31. Theair aspiration orifice 31 is opened above a liquid level of thesolution 15. Theair aspiration line 30 is provided with a first electromagnetic on-off valve (a gas-liquid selection device) 33 that is capable of opening and closing theline 30. The first on-offvalve 23 is electrically connected to theECU 28, so as to be controllably opened and closed. The first on-offvalve 33 is closed by theECU 28 when theinternal combustion engine 10 is operated. Conversely, the first on-offvalve 33 is opened by theECU 28 when theinternal combustion engine 10 is stopped. Therefore, the exhaustgas purification solution 15 or air in thestorage tank 17 can be selectively introduced into thesolution supply line 22 by opening and closing the first on-offvalve 33. - One end of a
return line 35 is connected to thesolution supply line 22 at a position between thesupply pump 20 and the flowrate control valve 26. The other end of thereturn line 35 is introduced into thestorage tank 17 and is opened above the liquid level of thesolution 15. Thereturn line 35 is provided with a second electromagnetic on-offvalve 37 that is capable of opening and closing theline 35. The second on-offvalve 37 is electrically connected to heECU 28, so as to be controllably opened and closed. The second on-offvalve 37 is closed by theECU 28 when theinternal combustion engine 10 is operated. Conversely, the second on-offvalve 37 is opened when theinternal combustion engine 10 is stopped. - A
bypass line 39 is disposed between thereturn line 35 and thesolution supply line 22, so as to be positioned in parallel with the second on-off valve 37 (i.e., so as to bypass the second on-off valve 37). Naturally, thebypass line 39 can be disposed in thereturn line 35 provided that he bypassline 39 is positioned in parallel with the second on-offvalve 37. - The
bypass line 39 is provided with arelief valve 41. Therelief valve 41 includes avalve member 42 capable of opening and closing thebypass line 39. Therelief valve 41 further includes aspring 43. Thespring 43 is arranged so as to normally elastically press thevalve member 42 in a closing direction. Therefore, thebypass line 39 is normally closed. When a pressure in a portion of thesolution supply line 22 positioned between thesupply pump 20 and the flow rate control valve 26 (including a portion of thereturn line 35 positioned above the second on-off valve 37) exceeds a predetermined value, thevalve member 42 is opened against a spring force of thespring 43, so that therelief valve 41 is opened. As a result, the exhaustgas purification solution 15 in the portion of thesolution supply line 22 is purged via thebypass line 39, so that the pressure in the portion can be reduced o a predetermined value. When the pressure in the portion reaches the predetermined value, thevalve member 42 is closed by the spring force of thespring 43. - In the exhaust
gas purification device 14 of theinternal combustion engine 10, when theinternal combustion engine 10 is operated, the first on-offvalve 33 and the second on-offvalve 37 are respectively closed by the ECU 28 (FIG. 1 ). In this condition, when thesupply pump 20 is actuated by theECU 28 and at the same time, the flowrate control valve 26 is controlled by theECU 28, the exhaustgas purification solution 15 in thestorage tank 17 is aspirated into thesolution supply line 22 and is pumped therethrough, as shown by arrows Y1 inFIG. 1 . The pumpedsolution 15 is then injected into theexhaust passage 13 via thesolution injection orifice 23. Thus, the exhaust gas is purified. - When the
internal combustion engine 10 is stopped, the first on-offvalve 33 and the second on-offvalve 37 are opened by theECU 28 and at the same time, the flow rate control valve 26 s closed by the ECU 28 (FIG. 2 ). In this condition, thesupply pump 20 is actuated by theECU 28. As a result, the air in thestorage tank 17 is introduced into thesolution supply line 22 via theair aspiration line 30, so that the exhaustgas purification solution 15 remaining in thesolution supply line 22 is returned from thesolution supply line 22 to thestorage tank 17 via thereturn line 35 by thesupply pump 20, as shown by arrows Y2 inFIG. 2 . Therefore, the exhaustgas purification solution 15 remaining in the solution supply line 22 (except for the exhaustgas purification solution 15 remaining in a portion of thesolution supply line 22 positioned between the flowrate control valve 26 and the solution injection orifice 23) is returned into thestorage tank 17. Further, when a predetermined time elapses after theinternal combustion engine 10 is stopped, thesupply pump 20 is stopped by theECU 28 on the assumption that the exhaustgas purification solution 15 remaining in thesolution supply line 22 is completely discharged therefrom. Further, thesolution supply line 22 can be additionally provided with a liquid sensor (not shown) that is capable of detecting the exhaustgas purification solution 15. In this case, the liquid sensor is electrically connected to theECU 28, so that thesupply pump 20 can be stopped by theECU 28 based on a detection signal from the liquid sensor. - According to the exhaust
gas purification device 14 thus constructed, when theinternal combustion engine 10 is operated, the exhaustgas purification solution 15 in the storage tank 7 is selected by the first on-offvalve 33. As a result, thesolution 15 is aspirated into thesolution supply line 22 by thesupply pump 20 and is then injected into theexhaust passage 13, so that the exhaust gas can be purified (FIG. 1 ). Conversely, when theinternal combustion engine 10 is stopped, the air in thestorage tank 17 is selected by the first on-offvalve 33. As a result, the air is aspirated by thesupply pump 20 and is then pumped through thesolution supply line 22, so that the exhaustgas purification solution 15 in thesolution supply line 22 can be returned into thestorage tank 17 via the return line 35 (FIG. 2 ). Thus, thesolution supply line 22 can be vacuated. Therefore, damage of thesolution supply line 22 caused by freezing of the exhaustgas purification solution 15 in thesolution supply line 22 can be effectively prevented or reduced. In addition, this structure does not require a pressure gas container, a pressure pump or other such devices that are required in the known structure. This may lead to reduced size of the exhaust gas purification device. That is, according to the exhaustgas purification device 14, it is possible to prevent or reduce the freezing damage caused by freezing of thesolution 15 while downsizing thedevice 14. Therefore, the exhaustgas purification device 14 can be advantageously used in internal combustion engines of compact vehicles, compact ships or other such machines in which a mounting space of thedevice 14 is limited. - Further, in the exhaust
gas purification device 14, when theinternal combustion engine 10 is stopped, the air in thestorage tank 17 is used in order to purge the exhaustgas purification solution 15 in thesolution supply line 22. That is, ambient air is not used in order to purge the exhaustgas purification solution 15 in thesolution supply line 22. Thus, the exhaustgas purification device 14 is formed as a closed circulatory system. Therefore, an unfavorable; odor is prevented from being emitted from the exhaustgas purification device 14. - Further, in the exhaust
gas purification device 14, it is possible to use a one-way pump as thesupply pump 20. That is, it is not necessary to use a complicated reversible pump as thesupply pump 20. This may lead to a reduced manufacturing cost of the exhaustgas purification device 14. - Further, in the exhaust
gas purification device 14, when theinternal combustion engine 10 is stopped, the exhaustgas purification solution 15 in thesolution supply line 22 can be reliably returned into thestorage tank 17 via the return line 35 (FIG. 2 ). That is, when theinternal combustion engine 10 is stopped, the exhaustgas purification solution 15 is not discharged into theexhaust passage 13. Therefore, theexhaust pipe 12 can be prevented from corroding. Further, an unfavorable odor is prevented from being emitted via theexhaust pipe 12. In addition, waste of the exhaustgas purification solution 15 can be reduced or prevented. - Further, when the second on-off
valve 37 disposed on thereturn line 35 is opened, the exhaustgas purification solution 15 remaining in thesolution supply line 22 can be rapidly returned into thestorage tank 17 via the return line 35 (FIG. 2 ). - Further, when the pressure in a portion of the
solution supply line 22 positioned below thesupply pump 20 exceeds the predetermined value, the pressure can be purged into thereturn line 35 by therelief valve 41. Thus, the pressure in the portion of thesolution supply line 22 positioned below thesupply pump 20 can be stabilized. - Further, as previously described, the
return line 35 is provided with the second on-offvalve 37. The second on-offvalve 37 is closed when theinternal combustion engine 10 is operated. Conversely, the second on-offvalve 37 is opened when theinternal combustion engine 10 is slopped. Therefore, when the second on-offvalve 37 disposed on thereturn line 35 is opened in a condition that theinternal combustion engine 10 is stopped, the exhaustgas purification solution 15 in thesolution supply line 22 can be easily returned into thestorage tank 17 via thereturn line 35. - The exhaust
gas purification device 14 of theinternal combustion engine 10 according to the first embodiment (FIGS. 1 and 2 ) of the present invention can be suitably modified. Some modified forms of the first embodiment will now described with reference toFIGS. 3 to 7 . - Because the modified forms relate to the first embodiment, only the constructions and elements that are different from the first embodiment will be explained in detail. Elements that are the same in the first and second embodiments will be identified by the same reference numerals and a detailed description of such elements may be omitted.
- Further, in each of
FIGS. 3 to 7 , a flow of the exhaustgas purification solution 15, when theinternal combustion engine 10 is operated, is shown by arrows Y1. Conversely, a flow of the exhaustgas purification solution 15 and the air, when theinternal combustion engine 10 is stopped, is shown by arrows Y2. - As shown in
FIG. 3 , in a first modified form of the first embodiment, one end of theair aspiration line 30 is connected to thesolution supply line 22 via anextension line 30 a outside thestorage tank 17. Further, the first on-offvalve 33 is disposed on theextension line 30 a. According to this modified form, the first on-offvalve 33 is positioned outside thestorage tank 17. This may lead to easy attachment and maintenance of the first on-offvalve 33. In addition, the on-offvalve 33 and associated parts (electric wires) can be effectively prevented or inhibited from corroding. - As shown in
FIG. 4 , in a second modified form of the first embodiment, thebypass line 39 andtie relief valve 41 are omitted. Instead, thereturn line 35 is provided with apressure senser 44 that is capable of detecting a pressure therein. Thepressure sensor 44 is positioned above the second on-offvalve 37 and is electrically connected to theECU 28. TheECU 28 can control a discharge pressure of thesupply pump 20 based on a signal output from thepressure sensor 44. Alternatively, theECU 28 can control the second on-offvalve 37 based on the signal output from thepressure sensor 44, so as to stabilize a pressure applied to the flowrate control valve 26. As will be appreciated, thepressure sensor 44 is not limited to a special sensor provided that thepressure sensor 44 can detect the pressure in the portion of thesolution supply line 22 positioned between thesupply pump 20 and the flow rate control valve 26 (including the: portion of thereturn line 35 positioned above the second on-off valve 37). - As shown in
FIG. 5 , in a third modified form of the first embodiment, thebypass line 39 including therelief valve 41 is omitted. In addition, the second on-offvalve 37 is replaced with therelief valve 41. In this modified form, when theinternal combustion engine 10 is stopped, thesupply pump 20 is operated while the flowrate control valve 26 is closed. Therefore, when the pressure in thesolution supply line 22 exceeds a predetermined value of therelief valve 41, the exhaustgas purification solution 15 remaining in thesolution supply line 22 is returned into thestorage tank 17 via thereturn line 35. - As shown in
FIG. 6 , in a fourth modified form of the first embodiment, thereturn line 35, the second on-offvalve 37 and thebypass line 39 including therelief valve 41 are omitted. Instead of therelief valve 41, thesupply line 20 is provided with apressure sensor 44 that is capable of detecting a pressure therein. Thepressure sensor 44 is positioned between thesupply pump 20 and the flowrate control valve 26 and is electrically connected to theECU 28. TheECU 28 can control a discharge pressure of thesupply pump 20 based on a signal output from thepressure sensor 44, so as to stabilize a pressure applied to the flowrate control valve 26. - In this modified form, when the
internal combustion engine 10 is stopped, theECU 28 opens the flowrate control valve 26, so that the exhaustgas purification solution 15 remaining in thesolution supply line 22 is discharged into theexhaust passage 13. - As shown in
FIG. 7 , in a fifth modified form of the first embodiment, the flowrate control valve 26 is replaced with a squeezedportion 45 that is formed in thesolution supply line 22. As will be recognized, the squeezedportion 45 does not have a variable flow control function or an opening and closing function, so that a predetermined amount of thesolution 15 can be simply supplied or injected into theexhaust passage 13 via asolution injection orifice 23. In this modified form, when theinternal combustion engine 10 is stopped, a portion of the exhaustgas purification solution 15 remaining in thesolution supply line 22 is discharged into theexhaust passage 13 via the squeezedportion 45 because the squeezedportion 45 cannot be closed. However, a remaining portion of the exhaustgas purification solution 15 can be returned into thestorage tank 17 via thereturn line 35. Further, the squeezedportion 45 can be replaced with a nozzle (not shown) that is attached to thesolution injection orifice 23 of thesolution supply line 22, so that the predetermined amount of thesolution 15 can be injected into theexhaust passage 13 via the nozzle. - Naturally, various changes and modifications may be made to the first embodiment and the modified forms. For example, an injection nozzle (not shown) can be attached to the
solution injection orifice 23 of thesolution supply line 22 such that the exhaustgas purification solution 15 can be reliably injected. Further, the flowrate control valve 26 can be replaced with a valve device, e.g., a gate valve and a stop valve, that does not have a variable flow control function. Also, the first on-offvalve 33 and/or the second on-offvalve 37 can be replaced with a valve device, e.g., a gate valve and a stop valve. In addition, the first on-offvalve 33 as the gas-liquid selection device can be replaced with a flow path switching valve (not shown). - The second detailed representative embodiment will now described with reference to
FIGS. 8 to 12 . - Because the second embodiment relates to the first embodiment, only the construe ions and elements that are different from the first embodiment will be explained in detail. Elements that are the same in the first and second embodiments will be identified by the same reference numerals and a detailed description of such elements may be omitted.
- In this embodiment, as shown in
FIG. 8 , theair aspiration line 30 including the first on-offvalve 33 is omitted. Further, thereturn line 35 is replaced with anair introduction line 50. Similar to thereturn line 35, one (upstream) end of theair introduction line 50 is connected to thesolution supply line 22 at a position between thesupply pump 20 and the flowrate control valve 26. The other (downstream) end of theair introduction line 50 is introduced into thestorage tank 17 and is opened above the liquid level of thesolution 15. Unlike thereturn line 35, the other end of theair introduction line 50 is formed with anair introduction orifice 51. Further, therelief valve 41 is replaced with arelief valve 52. When a pressure in a portion of thesolution supply line 22 positioned below thesupply pump 20 exceeds a predetermined value, therelief valve 52 is opened, so that the pressure can be purged into theair introduction line 50 by therelief valve 52. Further, in this embodiment, the second on-offvalve 37 will be simply referred to as “the on-offvalve 37” because the first on-offvalve 33 is omitted. - The
solution supply line 22 is provided with a flowpath switching device 53 that is capable of selectively switching between a normal flow mode in which the exhaustgas purification solution 15 in thestorage tank 17 can be normally flown through thesolution supply line 22 toward theexhaust passage 13 and a reverse flow mode in which the exhaustgas purification solution 15 in thesolution supply line 22 can be reversely flown through thesolution supply line 22 toward thestorage tank 17. The flowpath switching device 53 includes a first flowpath switching valve 55 and a second flowpath switching valve 57. The first flowpath switching valve 55 is disposed on a portion of thesolution supply line 22 positioned above thesupply pump 20. The first flowpath switching valve 55 is connected to thesolution supply line 22 via afirst branch line 59 that is branched from the portion of thesolution supply line 22 positioned below thesupply pump 20. Conversely, the second flowpath switching valve 57 is disposed on the portion of thesolution supply line 22 positioned below thesupply pump 20. The second flowpath switching valve 57 is connected to thesolution supply line 22 via asecond branch line 61 that is branched from the portion of thesolution supply line 22 positioned above thesupply pump 20. - An example of the first flow
path switching valve 55 is an electromagnetic three-way switching valve, more specifically, a three port-two position switching valve. The first flowpath switching valve 55 is electrically connected to theECU 28. The first flowpath switching valve 55 can be controllably switched between a first switching position (FIG. 8 ) and a second switching position (FIG. 9 ) by theECU 28. In the first switching position, the exhaustgas purification solution 15 in thestorage tank 17 can be introduced into thesupply pump 20. Conversely, in the second switching position, the exhaustgas purification solution 15 discharged from thesupply pump 20 can be reversely flown toward thestorage tank 17 via thefirst branch line 59. - An example of the second flow
path switching valve 57 is an electromagnetic three-way switching valve, more specifically, a three port-two position switching valve. The second flowpath switching valve 57 is electrically connected to theECU 28. The second flowpath switching valve 57 can be controllably switched between a first switching position (FIG. 8 ) and a second switching position (FIG. 9 ) by theECU 28. In the first switching position, the exhaustgas purification solution 15 discharged from thesupply pump 20 can be injected intotie exhaust passage 13. Conversely, in the second switching position, the exhaustgas purification solution 15 in a portion of thesolution supply line 22 positioned below the flowpath switching valve 57 can be introduced into thesupply pump 20 via thesecond branch line 61. - In the exhaust
gas purification device 14 thus constructed, when theinternal combustion engine 10 is operated, both of the first and second flowpath switching valves FIG. 8 ). Thus, the flowpath switching device 53 is switched to the normal flow mode which permits the exhaustgas purification solution 15 to be injected into theexhaust passage 13 via thesolution supply line 22. In this condition, when thesupply pump 20 is actuated by theECU 28 and at the same time, the flowrate control valve 26 is controlled by theECU 28, the exhaustgas purification solution 15 in thestorage tank 17 is aspirated into thesolution supply line 22 and is pumped therethrough, as shown by arrows Y1 inFIG. 8 . The pumpedsolution 15 is then injected into theexhaust passage 13 via thesolution injection orifice 23. Thus, the exhaust gas is purified. - When the
internal combustion engine 10 is stopped, the flowrate control valve 26 is closed by theECU 28 and both of the first and second flowpath switching valves FIG. 9 ). Thus, the flowpath switching device 53 is switched to the reverse flow mode which permits the air in thestorage tank 17 to be reversely flown via theair introduction line 50 and returned to thestorage tank 17 via thesolution supply line 22. In this condition, thesupply pump 20 is actuated by theECU 28. As a result, the air in thestorage tank 17 is introduced into the portion of thesolution supply line 22 positioned below the flowpath switching valve 57 via theair introduction line 50, so that the exhaustgas purification solution 15 remaining in thesolution supply line 22 is returned from thesolution supply line 22 to thestorage tank 17 via the first andsecond branch lines internal combustion engine 10 is stopped, thesupply pump 20 is stopped by theECU 28. - According to the exhaust
gas purification device 14 thus constructed, when theinternal combustion engine 10 is operated, as shown inFIG. 8 , the flowpath switching device 53 is switched to the normal flow mode. As a result, the exhaustgas purification solution 15 in thestorage tank 17 is aspirated into thesolution supply line 22 by thesupply pump 20 and is then injected into theexhaust passage 13 via thesolution injection orifice 23, so that the exhaust gas can be purified. Conversely, when theinternal combustion engine 10 is stopped, as shown inFIG. 9 , the flowpath switching device 53 is switched to the reverse flow mode. As a result, the air in thestorage tank 17 is introduced into the portion of thesolution supply line 22 position led below the flowpath switching valve 57 via theair introduction line 50, the exhaustgas purification solution 15 remaining in thesolution supply line 22 can be returned to thestorage tank 17 via the first andsecond branch lines solution supply line 22 can be vacuated. Therefore, damage of thesolution supply line 22 caused by freezing of the exhaustgas purification solution 15 remaining in thesolution supply line 22 can be effectively prevented or reduced. In addition, similar to the first embodiment, this structure does not require a pressure gas container, a pressure pump or other such devices that are required in the known structure. This may lead to reduced size of the exhaust gas purification device. That is, according to the exhaustgas purification device 14, it is possible to prevent or reduce the freezing damage caused by freezing of thesolution 15 while downsizing thedevice 14. Therefore, the exhaustgas purification device 14 can be advantageously used in internal combustion engines of compact vehicles, compact ships or other such machines in which a mounting space of thedevice 14 is limited. - Further, in the exhaust
gas purification device 14, when theinternal combustion engine 10 is slopped, the exhaustgas purification solution 15 remaining in thesolution supply line 22 can be reliably returned to thestorage tank 17. That is, when theinternal combustion engine 10 is stopped, the exhaustgas purification solution 15 is not discharged into theexhaust passage 13. Therefore, theexhaust pipe 12 can be prevented from corroding. Further, an unfavorable odor is prevented from being emitted via theexhaust pipe 12. In addition, waste of the exhaustgas purification solution 15 can be reduce or prevented. - Further, when the
internal combustion engine 10 is operated, each of the first and second flowpath switching valves path switching device 53 is positioned at the first switching position by theECU 28, so that the flowpath switching device 53 is switched to the normal flow mode (FIG. 8 ). Conversely, when theinternal combustion engine 10 is stopped, each of the first and second flowpath switching valves path switching device 53 is positioned at the second switching position by theECU 28, so that the flowpath switching device 53 is switched to the reverse flow mode (FIG. 9 ). Therefore, the flowpath switching device 53 can be structurally simplified. - Further, in the exhaust
gas purification device 14, when theinternal combustion engine 10 is stepped, the air in thestorage tank 17 is used in order to purge the exhaustgas purification solution 15 in thesolution supply line 22. That is, ambient air is not used in order to purge the exhaustgas purification solution 15 in thesolution supply line 22. Thus, the exhaustgas purification device 14 is formed as a closed circulatory system. Therefore, an unfavorable odor is prevented from being emitted from the exhaustgas purification device 14. - Further, in the exhaust
gas purification device 14, it is possible to use a one-way pump as thesupply pump 20. That is, it is not necessary to use a complicated reversible pump as thesupply pump 20. This may lead to a reduced manufacturing cost of the exhaustgas purification device 14. - Further, when the
internal combustion engine 10 is stopped, the air in thestorage tank 17 is introduced into the portion of thesolution supply line 22 positioned below the flowpath switching valve 57 via the air introduction line 50 (FIG. 9 ). That is, the exhaust gas in theexhaust passage 13 is not introduced into thesolution supply line 22. Therefore, thesolution supply line 22 can be effectively prevented from corroding. - Further, when the pressure in the portion of the
solution supply line 22 positioned below thesupply pump 20 exceeds the predetermined value, the pressure can be purged into theair introduction line 50 by therelief valve 52. Thus, the pressure in the portion of thesolution supply line 22 positioned below thesupply pump 20 can be stabilized. - The exhaust
gas purification device 14 of theinternal combustion engine 10 according to tie second embodiment (FIGS. 8 and 9 ) of the present invention can be suitably modified. Some modified forms of the first embodiment will now described with reference toFIGS. 10 to 12 . - Because the modified forms relate to the first and second embodiments, only the constructions and elements that are different from the first and second embodiments will be explained in detail. Elements that are the same in the first and second embodiments will be identified by the same reference numerals and a detailed description of such elements may be omitted.
- Further, in each of
FIGS. 10 to 12 , a flow of the exhaustgas purification solution 15, when theinternal combustion engine 10 is operated, is shown by arrows Y1. Conversely, a flow of tie exhaustgas purification solution 15 and the air, when theinternal combustion engine 10 is stopped, is shown by arrows Y2. - As shown in
FIG. 10 , in a first modified form of the second embodiment, thebypass line 39 and therelief valve 52 are omitted. - As shown in
FIG. 11 , in a second modified form of the second embodiment, theair introduction line 50, the on-offvalve 37 and thebypass line 39 including therelief valve 52 are omitted. In this modified form, when theinternal combustion engine 10 is stopped, theECU 28 opens the flowrate control valve 26, so that the exhaust gas in theexhaust passage 13 is introduced into thesolution supply line 22. As a result, the exhaustgas purification solution 15 remaining in thesolution supply line 22 is returned into thestorage tank 17. - As shown in
FIG. 12 , in a third modified form of the second embodiment, the flowrate control valve 26 is replaced with a squeezedportion 63 that is formed in thesolution supply line 22. As will be recognized, the squeezedportion 45 does not have a variable flow control function or an opening and closing function. Therefore, in this modified form, when theinternal combustion engine 10 is stopped, the air in thestorage tank 17 is introduced into the portion of thesolution supply line 22 positioned below the flowpath switching valve 57 via theair introduction line 50. At the same time, the exhaust gas in theexhaust passage 13 is also introduced into thesolution supply line 22 via the squeezedportion 63. As a result, the exhaustgas purification solution 15 remaining in thesolution supply line 22 is returned into thestorage tank 17 via the first andsecond branch lines 59. Further, the squeezedportion 63 can be replaced with a nozzle (not shown) that is attached to thesolution injection orifice 23 of thesolution supply line 22, so that the predetermined amount of thesolution 15 can be injected into theexhaust passage 13 via the nozzle. - Naturally, various changes and modifications may be made to the second embodiment and the modified forms. For example, an injection nozzle (not shown) can be attached to the
solution injection orifice 23 of thesolution supply line 22 such that the exhaustgas purification solution 15 can be reliably injected. Further, the flowrate control valve 26 can be replaced with a valve device, e.g., a gate valve and a stop valve, that does not have a variable flow control function. Also, the on-off valve 37can be replaced with a valve device, e.g., a gate valve and a stop valve. In addition, the first on-offvalve 33 as the gas-liquid selection device can be replaced with a flow path switching valve (not shown). - Further, the exhaust gas purification device of the present invention can be used in internal combustion engines of ships, firm machines or other such machines as well as a vehicle. In addition, the exhaust
gas purification solution 15 is not limited to the aqueous solution of urea. That is, the exhaustgas purification solution 15 may include various types of liquid reducing agents. - Representative examples of the present invention have been described in detail with reference to the attached drawings. This detailed description is merely intended to teach a person of skill in the art further details for practicing preferred aspects of the present invention and in not intended to limit the scope of the invention. Only the claims define the scope of the claimed invention. Therefore, combinations of features and steps disclosed in the foregoing detail description may not be necessary to practice the invention in the broadest sense, and are instead taught merely to particularly describe detailed representative examples of the invention. Moreover, the various features taught in this specification may be combined in ways that are not specifically enumerated in order to obtain additional useful embodiments of the present invention.
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